If you're building a 350Z drift car, your suspension setup is the backbone. While power gets the hype, it's your coilovers that make the difference between a lazy slide and a razor-sharp drift. That’s why we built SLR Drift Spec Coilovers specifically for the 350Z—purpose-tuned for real-world track use, tandem battles, and full-angle consistency.
Check out our 350Z Drift Spec Coilovers here.
Why 350Z Drivers Choose Drift-Tuned Coilovers
Drifting isn’t like grip driving. You’re throwing the car sideways, loading the suspension laterally, and transitioning hard. Generic coilovers or slammed static setups just won’t cut it. You need a suspension built for feedback, grip balance, and control at full lock.
SLR Drift Spec Coilovers: Built for Slide
- 12K front / 5K rear spring rates – Optimized for front-end grip and rear-end rotation
- Drift valving – Designed to handle fast transitions without bouncing or washing out
- Race oil – No fade, even after 10 hot laps in Florida heat
- Height adjustable without affecting spring preload
- Optional camber plates – Lock in your front grip settings and stay consistent
We spent years testing these rates and damping setups across grassroots events and ProAm-level competition. The result? A suspension that keeps your Z predictable, responsive, and flickable at high angle.
How This Setup Transforms the 350Z
The stock 350Z suspension is good for a street car—but too soft and vague for drift. With SLR Drift Spec Coilovers, you’ll feel:
- More front-end bite when initiating
- More consistent rear grip as you modulate throttle
- Way less body roll at angle
- Smoother transitions during quick flicks
This gives you the confidence to drive deeper, faster, and with more control—especially when paired with our high-angle steering kits.
Why Not Just Buy Budget Coilovers?
Sure, you could buy a cheap kit online. But we’ve seen it all—bent perches, blown dampers, and cars that bounce like pogo sticks mid-drift. If you're burning tires and running tandems, you’ll cook those kits in a weekend. Our coilovers are designed for repeat abuse, season after season.
How to Set Up Your 350Z Coilovers for Drift
Once installed, here’s a proven baseline setup we recommend:
- Ride Height: Low enough for function—not form. Keep travel!
- Front Camber: -3° to -4° for grip and tire wear
- Rear Camber: -1.5° to -2° to maintain traction
- Damping: Start mid-soft in the rear, medium front. Adjust based on how the car rotates
- Toe Settings: Slight toe-out front for sharper turn-in, toe-in rear for stability
Bring toe plates to the track so you can dial it in between runs. The difference a few mm of toe can make mid-battle is huge.
SLR Coilovers + Angle = Complete Control
Our Drift Spec Coilovers are the perfect match for our high-angle kits. With over 74° of steering angle possible on the Z chassis, you need suspension that won’t roll, delay, or surprise you under lock. This kit keeps the front planted and the rear compliant—even when you’re flicking in at full speed.
Final Thoughts: Skip the Guesswork
If you're building a 350Z for serious drifting, you don’t have time to experiment with off-the-shelf setups or hope your coilovers don’t blow apart at a comp. We’ve already done the testing—just install, dial in, and get seat time. Get your 350Z Drift Spec Coilovers here and build it right from the start.
SLRspeed — Real Coilovers for Real Drift Cars.
